Flight Test Engineer Technical Specialist I in GAC Savannah
Unique Skills:
This position requires a self-motivated engineer to fulfill responsibilities including analysis of flight test data, conducting on-aircraft flight testing, and strong technical writing competence. The ideal candidate will possess a solid technical foundation in an engineering discipline, coupled with a keen sense of curiosity and adept problem-solving skills. Initiative, assertiveness, and excellent written and verbal communication skills are some of the key attributes of a successful candidate.
The applicant must be demonstrably proficient in-flight testing in one or more of the following areas:
- Aircraft performance, handling qualities, flight control systems, flutter, aircraft loads, or aerodynamics
- Avionics
- Electrical systems
- Powerplant
- Mechanical systems
Highly Desired Attributes:
- At least 3-years of Flight Test engineering experience
- Experience with:
- Aircraft performance, handling qualities, flight control systems, flutter, aircraft loads, or aerodynamics
Or
- Familiarity with a variety of aircraft avionics systems
Or
- Experience with aircraft gas turbine engines
Or
- Experience with aircraft mechanical systems (hydraulics, brakes, doors, etc.)
Or
- Experience with aircraft environmental systems
- Experience with MATLAB or Python
- Experience with data analysis
Desired Attributes:
- Experience deriving instrumentation requirements for on-aircraft flight testing
- Experience with 14 CFR Part 23 or Part 25 regulations
- Candidate with Pilot experience
- Experience with Honeywell Epic for Gulfstream Symmetry or PlaneView
- Experience with IADS or any real-time data monitoring systems
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 5 ys in specific technical discipline or 10 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters, 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.
Position Purpose:
Assists with the planning, coordination, performance of design, analysis and liaison engineering supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Contributes to planning, developing and coordinating of important engineering projects .
- Provides specialized technical assistance to team members .
- Uses advanced techniques and modified extension of theories to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems .
- Determines and develops own approach to solutions within schedule and cost objectives .
- Works under limited supervision; work should only be required. to be reviewed for accuracy and consistency with meeting overall objectives .
- Acts as liaison with representatives outside of the assigned group/area .
Additional Functions:
- Actively works to improve daily processes and ensures all work meets customer requirements .
- Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product .
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
- Advanced degree in engineering related field preferred.
- The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 219434
Posting Type: Internal-External
Department: J0343-Flight Test Engineering
Category: Engineering
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Grade:E7
Number of Openings: 3
Posting End Date: 05/31/2024
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Gulfstream will consider employment visa sponsorship, if applicable.
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